Listening Devices

Listening devices can be overt, or they can be covert. What you're here to learn about are the miniature transmitters that often work on radio frequencies and allow you to record conversations without having to make a big fuss.

It doesn't have to be used as an audio surveillance device, per se. It could be that you want to record a lecture or a work meeting without forcing the idea on everyone else. The fact is that we've come a long way from the 1950's, when it was a complex thing to wire up and transmit choppy signals to some guy in a beanie in a van no more than ten feet away.

The market is flooded with recording devices that have a lot to offer. Some of them are scams, some of them aren't. Fortunately, we're dedicated to compiling all the best options, with the most advanced features, and exceptional prices. We've done extensive testing on every item we carry so that we can confidently offer you electronic surveillance that you can count on. Here are our favorites:

World's Smallest Micro Audio Recording Device

This is the smallest professional audio recorder that you can get on the market. With one button, you can begin recording without any flashes or indicator lights that might give you away. As far as covert listening devices go, this one is not to be overlooked.

It has a 10-hour battery life and 8GB of built-in memory. There shouldn't be any reason you need more than 90 hours of recorded audio stored on the device, but just make sure you empty it every now and again to make sure you have all the space you need. You can do this by downloading the files onto your Windows or Mac computer. Most listening devices have downloadable files, but how many of them can be date and time-stamped? This one can. In the moment, you can listen to your recorded audio with headphones (which are included).

Voice Recorder Spy Pen with 31 Hour Battery Life

Sometimes, you don't want to have to find a spot to put a hidden camera. You just want to have it, and you want to be able to activate it however you want. If that's you, the spy pen is one of your best bets. This listening device works on a 31-hour battery and has 8GB of memory, which translates to 288 hours of high-quality audio recordings. It also comes with 2 refillable ink cartridges.

It's important that your spy listening device works without any indicator lights that could give you away. With this pen, you can record audio and write notes at the same time. No one will be the wiser.

It takes about two hours to get the pen fully charged, but you can also leave it plugged in for 24/7 surveillance, if you have a spot where it won't be noticed. It comes with different settings that allow you to change the recording quality, which will also change how much audio you can store. You can then download the files right onto your computer, no issues.

The problem with the question "How do listening devices work?" is that they're often activated differently. But, if you're going for simplicity, this one takes the cake. Twist the top of the device clockwise, and you're off.

Scrunchie Voice Recorder Variety Pack

Some people are out to detect listening devices. If you really want to fly under the radar, you need something that no one would suspect. This scruncy voice recorder variety pack is a new addition to our list of incredible listening devices. On top of excellent recording quality and background noise filtration, this device also comes in three colors, meaning you can match it to your outfit! This set comes with the World's Smallest Micro Voice recorder that we discussed earlier, so we won't dive into the capabilities of the actual technology. Just know that no one

Digital Voice Recorder Watch

You may have noticed a theme. It isn't always practical to grab your audio recorder or fumble for your cell phone when you need to record a conversation. Especially not if you need to be subtle about it. As with the scrunchies, the pen, and even the smallest listening device ever made that you can tuck into any piece of clothing, the Digital Voice Recorder Watch is a wardrobe staple. The one-button on/off features mean you can quickly and without calling attention to yourself set your watch to detect sound and log it as high-quality audio files.

The wristband has three settings: continuous recording, scheduled recording, or voice-activated recording, which turns on when it detects sound waves. Every recording file can be time and date-stamped for easy organization. It has 33 hours of recording ability when the battery is fully charged, and it can store up to 1,152 hours. That's a pretty snazzy way to capture sound vibrations.